Cast
Chadwick Boseman
as James Brown
Nelsan Ellis
as Bobby Byrd
Dan Aykroyd
as Ben Bart
Viola Davis
as Susie Brown
Lennie James
as Joe Brown
Fred Melamed
as Syd Nathan
Jill Scott
as DeeDee Brown
Octavia Spencer
as Aunt Honey
Nick Eversman
as Mick Jagger
Tika Sumpter
as Yvonne Fair
James DuMont
as Corporal Dooley
Billy Slaughter
as Pool Cleaner
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2014
Runtime
2h 19m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$33M
Production Companies
Jagged Films • Imagine Entertainment • Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Get On Up?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Get On Up (2014).
What is Get On Up about?▼
A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.
Who directed Get On Up?▼
Get On Up was directed by Tate Taylor and released in 2014. It is a drama, music, history film.
How long is Get On Up?▼
Get On Up has a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes total).
Who stars in Get On Up?▼
The cast of Get On Up includes Chadwick Boseman as James Brown, Nelsan Ellis as Bobby Byrd, Dan Aykroyd as Ben Bart, Viola Davis as Susie Brown, Lennie James as Joe Brown and more.
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